SWEET RHUBARB FOCACCIA

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Here's a surprising twist on the traditional savory focaccia: a sweet and tart tangle of rhubarb rests atop a light and chewy bread which is then sprinkled with raw demerara sugar for a satisfying crunch.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 (9-inch) focaccia

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ball focaccia dough (see recipe)
5 ounces thinly sliced rhubarb (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon demerara (raw) sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a small bowl, toss rhubarb and granulated sugar. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until fruit releases its juices and sugar dissolves, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Strain rhubarb juices into a small pot and reserve rhubarb. Simmer juices over moderate heat until thick and syrupy, about 3 minutes. Pour olive oil into bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Pat dough evenly into pan, leaving a small gap between dough and edges of pan. Dough should be about a half-inch thick. Scatter rhubarb over dough; brush generously with syrup. Sprinkle top with demerara sugar. Bake until focaccia is golden brown, about 20 to 30 minutes.

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